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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S7W-03486

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the case for a funding model for species recovery that takes account of Scotland’s landmass, coastline and natural assets, as well as population, and what response it has received.

Question reference: S7W-03481

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the extent of the impact of reserved powers over broadcasting and advertising on Scotland’s ability to protect children and young people from marketing of alcohol and products high in fat, salt or sugar.

Question reference: S7W-03462

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to compensate any fishermen adversely affected by its proposed fisheries management measures for inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas.

Question reference: S7W-03461

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what socio-economic factors it will (a) consider and (b) exclude when assessing proposed fisheries management measures for inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas.

Question reference: S7W-03451

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that, due to factors including larger floor areas, detached construction, older building types and installation costs, rural and island homes are typically more expensive to retrofit for energy efficiency and heating decarbonisation than urban properties.

Question reference: S7W-03452

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide enhanced grant support for the installation of low-carbon heating systems for private landlords providing housing in remote rural and island communities, in line with what is available to owner-occupiers to help lower energy bills for tenants.

Question reference: S7W-03449

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking following the dredging incident in Ardmore Bay on 23 August 2026 and whether (a) the incident is being investigated and, if so, when this will conclude and the findings will be published and (b) it will issue an urgent Marine Conservation Order and/or take other protective measures to prevent further damage.

Question reference: S7W-03471

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the case for establishing a dedicated fund, or amending the eligibility criteria for Scotland’s Heat Network Fund, to support efficiency improvements to existing heat networks, particularly where these could reduce costs for consumers experiencing fuel poverty.

Question reference: S7W-03484

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-44440 by Natalie Don-Innes on 24 March 2026, what assessment it has made of the impact of childcare costs on the ability of parents with twins and other multiple births to return to, remain in or increase their participation in the workforce, and whether it will publish the evidence informing that assessment.

Question reference: S7W-03450

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether the decision to close the Emergency Heating Oil Scheme on 30 September 2026 was informed by the availability of Winter Heating Payment or other forms of seasonal support, and what assessment it has made of whether those schemes provide equivalent support to households reliant on heating oil and LPG.